Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) has entered into a strategic collaboration framework agreement with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) to set up a roadmap for the accelerated deployment of utility-scale renewable energy projects.
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The UAE has announced AED180 billion ($49.01 billion) in new industrial procurement opportunities in a national drive to localise more than 5,000 products across sectors critical to economic, food, and healthcare security.
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Several ships were hit by suspected Iranian missiles and drones in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and a UAE oil complex was set on fire. This follows the launch of Project Freedom by US military to end the blockade of the shipping route.
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Authorities in the UAE's Fujairah said on Monday that a fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following what they described as a drone attack originating from Iran. Civil defence teams were deployed immediately to contain the blaze, said the report.
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The message attributed to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei comes as a recycled political narrative, built on repeating claims and falsehoods about the Arab Gulf states, in an attempt to impose a one-sided vision on a region undergoing major developmental and strategic transformations, writes Anwar Abdulrahman in a comment in the Gulf Daily News, our sister newspaper.
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Adnoc confirmed that it is accelerating growth and delivery of its strategy with AED200 billion ($55 billion) in new project awards for 2026-2028.
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries outperformed the global average in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index, reflecting stronger economic openness and an improved business environment, data from the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat) showed.
UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority has announced the full resumption of normal air navigation operations within UAE airspace and the lifting of temporary precautionary measures.
Spirit Airlines, an American ultra low-cost airline headquartered in Dania Beach, Florida, has announced that it has gone out of business after 34 years.
US President Donald Trump said he will soon review Iran's new 14-point proposal for peace, adding that he “can’t imagine that it would be acceptable.”
Trade tensions between the US and the European Union have intensified after US President Donald Trump announced his intention to raise import tariffs on European cars and lorries to 25% "from next week". The current tariff stands at 15%, said a report.
Residential property sales in Abu Dhabi were broadly stable across March and April, with transactions rebounding in April to exceed earlier levels in the year, according to a new report. More than 3,200 residential units were sold in April, generating over AED13 billion ($3.54 billion) in sales.
In a surprise move, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of around 5,000 US soldiers stationed in Germany, the Pentagon said on Friday. Following this, Nato said it was "working" with Washington to understand the reason for the troop reduction.
US President Donald Trump's administration has bypassed congressional review to approve $8.6 billion military sales to Middle Eastern allies Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE. These include Patriot air and missile defence replenishment services costing $4.01 billion and APKWS, a laser-guided weapons kit.
Saudi-based Advanced Building Industries Company (Senaat) has announced that one of its key subsidiaries, Zamil Structural Steel has signed a contract with Qatari group Elegancia Steel Company for the design, manufacture, and supply of steel structures for a project in Algeria.
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) has entered into a strategic collaboration framework agreement with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) to set up a roadmap for the accelerated deployment of utility-scale renewable energy projects.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed Barceló as a Global Member. The Group operates a diverse portfolio of 288 hotels under four distinct brands, ranging from luxury boutique properties to large-scale resorts and urban hotels.
Saudi-based Advanced Building Industries Company (Senaat) has announced that one of its key subsidiaries, Zamil Structural Steel has signed a contract with Qatari group Elegancia Steel Company for the design, manufacture, and supply of steel structures for a project in Algeria.
The message attributed to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei comes as a recycled political narrative, built on repeating claims and falsehoods about the Arab Gulf states, in an attempt to impose a one-sided vision on a region undergoing major developmental and strategic transformations, writes Anwar Abdulrahman in a comment in the Gulf Daily News, our sister newspaper.
Arabian Construction Company (ACC) has announced that work is underway on 500 luxury villas being developed by Eagle Hills as part of the landmark Ramhan Island development, situated off the coast of Abu Dhabi. Spanning over 4 million sq m, Ramhan Island is designed as a premier waterfront destination.
LIFEPharma, a USFDA approved pharmaceutical manufacturer and a part of VPS Health, has announced the establishment of a dedicated spin off biotech focused on end to end development of cell and gene therapies.
The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research today announced the temporary transition to remote learning across all higher education institutions in the country, effective from Tuesday, May 5, 2026, through Friday, May 8, 2026.
Tanishq, a leading Indian jewellery brand and a TATA product, has announced the launch of its Festival of Exchange across the UAE. The campaign, headlined by cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, offers zero per cent deduction on the exchange of old gold, across all its outlets in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
Capital Group, one of the world’s largest and leading active investment managers, has announced plans to establish its first office in the Middle East, in the UAE’s Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
The UAE is setting a new global benchmark for the secure and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) with the establishment of the National AI Test and Validation Lab.
Nissan has announced the arrival of the new 2026 Nissan Z Heritage Edition in the Middle East, marking the regional debut of a special edition that celebrates the brand’s performance heritage.
Qatar Calendar has announced the return of the Qatar Toy Festival (QTF) in July under the slogan ‘More to Imagine, A Whole World of Fun’.
Several ships were hit by suspected Iranian missiles and drones in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and a UAE oil complex was set on fire. This follows the launch of Project Freedom by US military to end the blockade of the shipping route.
